ALDOX™ Core – the pre-engineered premium

Pre-engineered systems for producing high-quality deaerated water

Efficient, standardized water
deaeration capabilities
From customized to standardized
The world-renowned ALDOX™ water
deaeration system – currently used in
more than 500 installations throughout
the world – has long been the
technology of choice in producing
high-quality oxygen-free water for use
in the brewery and beverage industries.
To provide our customers with an even
more comprehensive and focused
selection of equipment, Alfa Laval has
developed a range of pre-engineered,
fully standardized ALDOX Core
deaeration units. These feature main-
stream process design configurations
as well as the mechanical and auto-
mation set-ups that have proven ideal
for use with pre-defined sets of
operating conditions.
This makes these standardized
ALDOX Core units an important
supplement to the existing range of
extensively customizable ALDOX
water deaeration units.
ALDOX-SPD
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General operating assumptions This, combined with the documented
Pre-engineered, standardized configu- low operating costs of ALDOX solutions,
rations make ALDOX Core units ideal makes it possible to minimize the Total
for the vast majority of processing Cost of Ownership (TCO) for water
requirements. They cover a capacity deaeration equipment.
range of 50–450 hl/h (43–383 bbl/h), in
12 standard sizes, and are configured
to operate at peak efficiency under the The Core efficiency pay-off
following conditions: ALDOX Core units provide you with
• Inlet water temperature of 10–20°C clear-cut benefits.
(50–68°F) and pressure of 300 kPa ● Eliminates the need for costly
(44 PSI) pressure vessels and vacuum
• Deaerated water outlet pressure of pumps, saving on space and
200 kPa (29 PSI) operating costs
• Carbon dioxide stripping gas at ● Standardized plug-in design
>99.95% purity. concept ensures rapid delivery of
cost-effective solutions
Pre-engineered ● Pre-assembled frame-mounted
advantages systems only require a minimum
ALDOX Core units of on-site installation work
are self-contained ● Factory-tested units save on
deaeration modules commissioning time, so you can
that are pre-configured, get them running quickly
pre-assembled and ● Automated control systems help
factory tested before you increase efficiency, cut down
delivery. on inspection and minimize
product losses
The aim with this ● Exceptional reliability and low
range is to ”keep it maintenance help you minimize
simple” and avoid downtime
over-specifying. These ● Dissolved oxygen levels of less
cost-effective solutions than 0.02 ppm (0.01 ppm with
reduce the capital optional equipment) provide
investment involved. opportunities for improving
product quality and shelf life
• Highly effective (95% or above)
utilization of the stripping gas,
cutting losses and waste to the
minimum.
Schematic flow diagram for ALDOX Core systems
Water FIC FT
supply
Coolant R
Coolant
TIC
Dearated
water
Three models – three purposes
The ALDOX Core range currently
includes the following models, each
designed to meet a specific set of stan-
dardized processing requirements:
• ALDOX-SBD exclusively for water
deaeration
• ALDOX-SAD for a combination of
water deaeration and cooling
• ALDOX-SPD for the full package
of water deaeration, pasteurization
and cooling.
A range of pre-defined, factory-installed
options is available for each model, to
provide additional functionality.
TIC
TT
Exceptional efficiency
The ALDOX Core column removes the
oxygen from the incoming water. The
water is routed via the liquid distributor
at the top of the column. The high
desorption of oxygen is achieved by
using an appropriate stripping gas
(carbon dioxide, in this case) over a
packed bed, at atmospheric pressure.
The specially developed internal
packing material makes sure of the
largest possible surface area over
which the liquid and gas can make
contact.
This deaeration technology results in
exceptionally efficient oxygen removal,
with very low gas consumption.
95% or more of the stripping gas
entering the column is dissolved into
the water, which reduces the need for
additional carbonation of products
such as high-gravity blended beer.
The virtually oxygen-free water that
Vent
TT
Steam
LT
Condensate
LIC
CO2
results is collected at the bottom of
the column.
The built-in efficiency of this design
means there is simply no need for a
second column or for any recirculation
to achieve deaerated water with the
required specifications.
Automated operation
ALDOX Core systems are all fully
automated. A PLC system controls
all the operations, monitored by a
fail-safe system. Operators select a
range of clearly defined functions via
an easy-to-use colour touch panel.
All ALDOX Core units are designed for
CIP (Cleaning in Place) procedures.
In compliance with food industry
regulations, all components that come
into contact with process liquids are
made of stainless steel, with heat-
resistant seals.
Basic water deaeration
The ALDOX-SBD model provides
deaeration of water at ambient
temperature. It is mainly intended for
removing oxygen from water used for
flushing product lines, but also for
other applications where low levels
of dissolved oxygen are the main
requirement.
ALDOX-SPD
– with option for extended heat recovery.
The ALDOX-SBD unit, though intended
mainly for basic deaeration, can also
be delivered with equipment to improve
dissolved oxygen levels to <0.01 ppm,
with a dissolved oxygen analyzer,
with an ultraviolet disinfection system
and with databus communication
capabilities.
Water deaeration and cooling
Apart from deaeration, the ALDOX-SAD
model makes it possible to chill the
deaerated water to temperatures
normally suitable for subsequent use
in a range of different products.
In addition to the operating conditions
previously mentioned, the ALDOX-SAD
is intended for cooling the water to an
outlet temperature of 2°C (36°F), using
glycol with a supply temperature of
-3°C (27°F).
Optional features available for this
model, in addition to those available for
the SBD model, include a recirculation
loop for the cooling medium and possi-
bilities for additional carbonation of the
deaerated chilled water.
Water deaeration, pasteurization
and cooling
The ALDOX-SPD model provides
bacteriological treatment of the
deaerated water, in the form of
pasteurization, as well as chilling the
water to the desired outlet temperature.
In addition to operating conditions
previously mentioned for the ALDOX-
SAD model, the ALDOX-SPD model
features energy recovery of 90% and
final heating to deaeration/pasteurization
temperatures using dry steam at a
supply pressure of 300 kPa (44 PSI).
Additional optional features available
specifically for this model include
extended energy recovery to 92%, a
steam pressure reducing station and
by-pass for the regenerative plate heat
exchanger section to ensure rapid
system start-up.
Parts, service and maintenance
Alfa Laval has dedicated facilities and
skilled personnel based at key locations
around the world, whose sole job is to
provide quality service and maintenance
for your ALDOX system as well as for
other Alfa Laval brewery equipment.
The Alfa Laval global distribution net-
work ensures you a reliable supply of
original spare parts, available from the
local Alfa Laval sales company in your
particular country or region.
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Water with consistently managed parameters is essential if you wish to
maintain processing reliability as well as product quality.

That is why we have created a range of pre-engineered ALDOX Core

units, configured to ensure efficient production of high-quality deaerated
and carbonated water under the majority of normal processing conditions.

The ALDOX Core deaeration units open new doors for breweries and
soft drink manufacturers keen to install exceptionally reliable, cost-
effective solutions. These productivity-boosting opportunities are
available wherever on-site conditions match the mainstream deaeration
requirements for which ALDOX Core pre-engineered units are
specifically intended.
Alfa Laval in brief
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of
specialized products and engineered
solutions. Our equipment, systems and
services are dedicated to helping
customers to optimize the performance
of their processes. Time and
time again.
We help our customers to heat,
cool, separate and transport products
such as oil, water, chemicals,
beverages, foodstuffs, starch and
pharmaceuticals.
Our worldwide organization works
closely with customers in almost 100
countries to help them stay ahead.

How to contact Alfa Laval

Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact details for
all countries are always available on our
website at www.alfalaval.com
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ALDOX is a trademark owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB, Sweden.

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